POLICE ARREST MAN WHO LED THEM ON A CHASE IN WILLIAMSPORT
A Philadelphia man was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after a high speed chase involving a stolen car in Williamsport. According to the Sun gazette, city police say they observed 36 year old Dontay Jamal Robinson in a Chevy Malibu run two stop signs. Police pursued Robinson through the city where he first attempted to hide with the car lights off, and then bailed from the car near George and Sheridan streets in the East End of Williamsport which began a foot chase, until police stopped and apprehended Robinson. It was then they discovered the car had allegedly been stolen from the Philly area. Robinson was taken into custody and is in Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 100 thousand dollars bail.
MAN ARRESTED IN WHITE DEER WITH THC PRODUCTS IN THE CAR
A man told state troopers he was delivering cannabis products for a Hazelton business last Thursday when he was pulled over on I-80 in White deer. According to North Central PA dot com, 19 year old Franklin Castro Rodriguez was stopped for following another car too closely and was discovered by police to have thousands of packaged THC products in the car. Rodriguez contacted 29 year old Matt Patel, the man who hired him to drive the products, and upon arrival at the police barracks, was also charged with two felony counts each of manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to deliver, and their bail was each set at 50 thousand dollars with a preliminary hearing December 10th.
VETERAN MENTORS SOUGHT FOR VETERAN’S COURT
In an effort to assist veterans who have been charged with non-violent crimes and are navigating the justice system in Lycoming County, President Judge Nancy Butts set up a Veteran’s Court program in 2019 so that other veterans could become mentors for them. According to North Central PA dot com, the Lycoming County Director of Veteran Affairs, Mike McMunn said they are seeking new veteran volunteers to be a part of the program and consider helping them to reintegrate into society. He said there are four active mentors assisting now, but they could use 4 or five more. Volunteer veterans seeking to mentor their brothers or sisters would undergo some training and be subject to a background check after they apply. Call 570-220-8156 for information.
NEW PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTING KAYAK TRIPS IN PA
A new resource booklet for kayakers is about to be made available through a partnership between the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership and Susquehanna River Trail Association. According to a press release, the booklet showcases four trips along the Middle Susquehanna between Sunbury, PA and Harrisburg, PA, some of which feature overnight stays at the river island campsites. The publication includes a route overview including a maps, put-in and take-out locations, difficulty ratings, and more. The free Middle Susquehanna Paddling Booklet will be available at all future SGP events. Find out more at susquehannagreenway.org.
MUNCY WOMAN CHARGED FOR DELETING CAMERA DATA
A Muncy woman is facing felony charges after she told police investigating two burglaries near her home that she had no footage because her surveillance camera had been turned off, but had allegedly deleted the video. According to the Sun Gazette, state police were seeking information about a stolen car and a burglary at a gun shop on John Brady Drive, and questioned 42 year old Nikki Burrows who lived near where the car was stolen. After which it was discovered Burrows deleted the video after the interview. Police charged her with tampering with evidence charges and she waived her preliminary hearing. Burrows posted 25 thousand dollars bail. A suspect, 18 year old Khanif Carter of Baldwin Street, was ultimately arrested for both the car theft and attempted burglary and is incarcerated at Lycoming County Prison on 100 thousand dollars bail.
INMATE FACES MORE CHARGES FOR ASSAULT
An imprisoned man from Kulpmont has had more charges after he spit on a corrections officer while he was being moved to a disciplinary cell following a fight with another inmate July 1st. According to the Sun Gazette, Allen Lee Kulp Jr. pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography, unlawful contact with a minor and indecent assault of a person less than 13 in September and was sentenced to up to 24 years in prison but has now had the extra 27 months to 7 years added to run consecutively. According to court records, Judge Eric Linhardt said to sentence Kulp to the time concurrently would send a message that assaults on prison staff will not go unpunished. Kulp will be required upon release to register as a lifetime sex offender.
SUIT FILED AGAINST WILLIAMSPORT MAYOR
In a civil discrimination suit against Williamsport’s Mayor filed by a Williamsport police officer, a jury sided with Derek Slaughter in the case. According to North Central PA dot com, Steven Helms claimed Slaughter, representing the city, passed him up for an assistant chief promotion due to his involvement as a union official in an investigation against former city officials, including former Mayor Campana. Current Chief of Police Justin Snyder was ultimately given the promotion even after recommendations from other city employees. Three other applicants have filed civil suits against the city, as well. The jury found that Slaughter was not motivated to discriminate against Helms.
CHEAPER GAS AT SHEETZ STORES FOR THANKSGIVING
Sheetz stores nationwide are lowering their prices of unleaded 88 gas for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. According to the convenience store chain they will lower the price of Unleaded 88 – 40 cents per gallon now through November 30th. According to Triple A as of the week of November 19, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania stood at $3.249 per gallon, which is nearly 25 cents more per gallon than the national average of $3.063 per gallon. Unleaded 88 gas has been approved for all vehicles made in 2001 and later.
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